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6 Flight problems or arrival delays? Call INTO Colorado State University at +1-970-214-4821 Getting a Student Visa Get Your F-1 Visa • You must have a valid passport in order to obtain a visa for the United States. Your passport should not expire for at least six months after the date you plan to enter the US. • Before visiting the US Consulate for your visa, please carefully read the instructions on the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) issued to you for your studies at CSU. Students with an I-20 will apply for an F-1 student visa. For information about applying for an F-1 visa, go to the website of your closest US Consulate or Embassy: www.usembassy.gov. You can also visit the US Department of State’s Travel website: www.travel.state.gov/visa/ temp/types/types_1268.html The US Government requires that international students pay a SEVIS I-901 fee when applying for an F-1 visa. The fee must be paid prior to the visa interview at the US Consulate. This fee is in addition to the visa application fee. More information is available at the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement website: www.ice.gov/sevis/i901 At the time of your visa interview, you will need to provide documents certifying the amounts and sources of financial support for your studies. Please keep your I-20, SEVIS fee payment receipt and proof of financial support to present to a US immigration official at the Port of Entry. www.facebook.com/INTOColoradoStateUniversity How to Pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee 1. Go to the SEVIS I-901 Fee website: https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.jsp Read and follow the instructions carefully. Make sure to complete the SEVIS Form I-901 and pay the fee at least three business days before applying for your visa interview to allow time for processing. 2. Your SEVIS ID number can be found above the bar code on the top right-hand side of your I-20 form. If you are applying for an F-1 visa, you will also need the CSU school code: DEN214F00179000. 3. Please pay the SEVIS I-901 fee with either a credit or debit card. The current fee is $200. 4. PRINT YOUR RECEIPT. Your SEVIS I-901 fee receipt is required for your visa interview. Bring it with you to the embassy or consulate.! Please note that continuing students transferring from another US institution and dependents applying for an F-2 or J-2 visa do not usually need to pay the SEVIS I-901 fee. For more information, visit www.ice.gov/sevis/ i901/faq.htm to view frequently asked questions about the SEVIS Form I-901 and the SEVIS I-901 fee.
Immunization Requirements Immunizations All students are required to have the following: • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Immunization Colorado state law requires that all students enrolled for one or more classes and born on or after January 1, 1957 must provide proof of two vaccinations for measles, mumps and rubella prior to enrollment. The completed Immunization record must: • Include your name and birth date. • Show proof of two vaccinations for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) given no earlier than 4 days before the students first birthday. There must be at least 28 calendar days between the two vaccinations. • Include the day, month and year of vaccinations. • Be signed by a doctor, nurse, or school official and dated after the last MMR. • Be translated into English. You must download, print, and complete the CSU Immunization Documentation Form and have it signed by your doctor. Bring a copy of this form, and all medical records and forms with you to the US. The Immunization Documentation Form is available at: http://www.health.colostate.edu/ pdf/immunizationCertification.pdf Immunization Recommendations The following is a checklist of vaccinations recommended by the American College Health Association (ACHA). Review your records with your doctor before you depart to ensure that they are up to date: • Tetanus and Diphtheria • Hepatitis B • Meningococcal • Tuberculin Skin Test (TB Screening): Tuberculosis is a potentially contagious and common disease worldwide. The screening is recommended for all students with travel or origin from regions where TB is common (most areas of Africa, Asia, Central and South America) All individuals with a positive skin test will be referred for medical evaluation. • Varicella (Chickenpox) All of the above vaccines are available at the CSU Health Network during Orientation and throughout the year. Please check the CSU Health Network website for more information: http://www.health.colostate.edu/pages/ immunizations.aspx www.intohigher.com/coloradostate 7
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